Molecules that do not readily dissolve in water are called

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Hydrophobic molecules are those that do not readily dissolve in water or repel water because they are non-polar or have minimal polar groups. The opposite of hydrophobic is hydrophilic, which describes molecules that readily dissolve or mix with water due to their polar nature. Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water to release ions, while isophilic and isophobic are not commonly used terms in chemistry.

Molecules That Do not Readily Dissolve in Water Are Called